France - Consulate of South Africa in Lille |
You are a French citizen or you are from South Africa and are looking for information on the consulate of South Africa in Lille situated in France. A consulate in Lille could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of South Africa. It all depends on the importance of Lille and France in the relationships with the government of South Africa.
The difference between consulates found in Lille are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of South Africa in France besides Lille
South African Consulate General in Lille, France 104 Rue Nationale Lille FranceEmail: - Tel: (+33) 2057 5473 - Website:
South African Consulate General in Rennes, France Centre dAffaires Ile-de-France 4, avenue Charles Tillon 35000 Rennes France
Email: cofogep@finagora.com - Tel: (+33) 2 23.46.14.10 - Website:
Or the embassy of South Africa in France
South African Embassy in Paris, France - 59 Quai d'Orsay - 75343 Paris Cedex 07 - France
Email: info.paris@dirco.gov.za - Tel: (+33) 01 53 59 24 10 - Website: www.afriquesud.net
Consulate Appointment in Lille
Most consulates in Lille need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in Lille first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Lille do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in France or South Africa.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Lille please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.